Where did the inspiration come from?
At Burleigh Brewing, we love a well-brewed wheat beer. We also appreciate what a technically challenging style it is to nail. So using wheat beer as our inspiration for our 2017 GABS brew gives us a chance to shine a light on what we think is a seriously under-appreciated style.

What’s the weirdest ingredient you’ve ever added to a beer?
‘Weird’ is not really my thing. I like getting everything I can out of blends of malt, hops and yeast – the depth and complexity of flavour that can be created just from that is pretty incredible. Adding ingredients that will enhance that even further or change the nuance of a brew is certainly something we love doing – dates, coffee, coriander, vanilla etc.

GABS drinking preference – tasting paddles or a full glass?
I’m a paddle guy. Too many beers, so little time.

The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular is on May 19-21 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, Victoria, May 27 at Sydney Showground Olympic Park, NSW and June 16-17 at ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland.